1. Write a question that you think would produce an interesting discussion about "Rebel Without a Cause." Think about what the film reveals about what concerns young people in the fifties. What interests Jim and Judy? What bothers Jim, Judy and Plato (john)? What is the moral of the story? What do the clothes, cars, and homes of the main characters reveal about the fifties? (5 minutes)





2. Write a brief explanation of the reason you think your question should produce a good discussion. (5 minutes)





3. Introduce yourself to the students in your group and share your questions and explanations with the rest of the group. Spend a bit of time talking with each other about each of the questions to see where they lead you. (15 minutes)

4. Select one question that you would like to have the instructor discuss and then discuss that question with each other. You should make a few notes on a separate sheet about what you say to each other. (15 minutes)

5. Turn in this sheet with the question you would like the instructor to discuss and the names of the rest of your group written in the spaces provided.

OUR QUESTION IS:





The members of group #________ were:

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